ERIC Number: ED182486
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1979-Feb-28
Pages: 187
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The Development and Testing of a Statewide Multilevel Curriculum Management System for Georgia Vocational Education Programs. Curriculum Management Handbook for Vocational Administrators in Comprehensive High Schools, Post-Secondary Area Vocational-Technical Schools and Community College Vocational Programs.
Scott, Paul; Moye, Mike
Developed to assist the building-level administrator in implementing a curriculum management system, this handbook considers two of five duties the vocational administrator must perform to meet the obligations of curriculum management: (1) performing curriculum management functions for the vocational program and (2) implementing and conducting an evaluation system for the vocational program. Following a task listing for each of the five duties, the handbook is divided into two sections that describe in detail the tasks and subtasks of duties 4 and 5. The section on the curriculum management duty discusses three major functions/tasks: program design and development; selection and organization of vocational education content, training, and materials; and coordination of human resources for curriculum and instructional purposes. Specific topics include basic beliefs upon which vocational curriculum is based, sample delivery systems, a planning format, strategies for implementation, a vocational education materials development model, articulation, individualized instruction, and classroom management. The section on evaluation is limited to curriculum planning and improvement. Four areas are discussed: collecting and analyzing workforce information, advisory committees and the curriculum, evaluating curriculum materials, and student and employer followup. Followup materials are included. Complete outlines of duties 4 and 5 and an "Administrator's Bookshelf" listing standard references are appended. (YLB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Administrators, Advisory Committees, Articulation (Education), Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Delivery Systems, Individualized Instruction, Management Systems, Material Development, Media Selection, Needs Assessment, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Development, School Districts, Systems Development, Task Analysis, Vocational Directors, Vocational Education
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
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Language: English
Sponsor: Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Georgia Univ., Athens. Div. of Vocational Education.
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